Firestone launches new Vanhawk 3 tyre
Mon, 11 Nov 2024
Firestone has launched its new Firestone Vanhawk 3, the brand’s new summer, EV-ready van tyre for light commercial vehicles.
Replacing the Vanhawk 2, Firestone claims the Vanhawk 3 tyre delivers longer mileage, better efficiency and improved wet braking compared to its predecessor.
The Vanhawk 3 will be available from 15-inch to 17-inch in 20 short sizes and 23 long sizes – covering more than 95% of all vans on sale. It will be launched in January 2025.
It features what Firestone calls its 'Enliten' technology. This is designed to give improved wear efficiency through an increased tread depth and includes a new compound that minimises energy loss.
To help the wet braking performance, the Vanhawk 3 has optimised grooves and sipe distribution that maximises the amount of water that's pushed out.
Firestones own figures show the Vanhawk 3 gives 13% more mileage, a 10% reduction in rolling resistance and a 13% improvement in wet braking, compared to the Vanhawk 2. This gives it an EU B grade label for wet grip and a similar rating for fuel economy.
